desertrose Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 For many Elon University seniors, the day after graduation will be a time of relaxation used to celebrate and reflect on their achievements. But senior music theater major Kennedy Caughell will be boarding a plane for New York City to begin rehearsals for her lead role in the international touring company of “American Idiot The Musical.” http://elonpendulum....-broadway-tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly42fox Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 For many Elon University seniors, the day after graduation will be a time of relaxation used to celebrate and reflect on their achievements. But senior music theater major Kennedy Caughell will be boarding a plane for New York City to begin rehearsals for her lead role in the international touring company of “American Idiot The Musical.” http://elonpendulum....-broadway-tour/ Wow. Right outta college. Good for her! I'm curious to see the rest of the cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 For former Goth kid Kelvin Moon Loh, being gay and a punk junkie is the perfect marriage of art and rage http://www.dallasvoice.com/american-idiot-10108250.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Going to see it in 1 week exactly! Plus, my IC bundle came in. I'd love to be able to see it more than once, but I doubt I'd be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrose Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 indieverse @indieverse Last shot... Want tix to Green Day's American Idiot the Musical at @attpac Friday night? RT to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellista Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 If you go to the Straz Center (Tampa, FL) website it says they will have AI from May 17-19 2013!!!!! Sorry if this has already been posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 If you go to the Straz Center (Tampa, FL) website it says they will have AI from May 17-19 2013!!!!! Sorry if this has already been posted. Edit: Never mind, I can't read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoodleBob Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Welp. Looks like I'm going to *hopefully* see AI! I was seriously worried that they'd skip over Florida and never come back to it. Such a shame it's a 3.5 hour drive to Tampa, though....Ah well. Green Day is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellista Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Welp. Looks like I'm going to *hopefully* see AI! I was seriously worried that they'd skip over Florida and never come back to it. Such a shame it's a 3.5 hour drive to Tampa, though....Ah well. Green Day is worth it. I was worried they would too. I heard rumors so I kept checking the Straz site. That would be a terrible drive. I'm lucky to have only an hour and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaid ducky Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Just remember that the tour after the last stop in San Francisco is going to be different than the current tour cast. And it will be non-Equity, which a couple of cast members have be named here & there. (If you're wondering what's the difference between Equity & non-Equity, check back in this thread three or four pages.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 new kelvin blog Day 173: Funny, I'm in Dallas. Dear North Carolina. I preface with the fact that this blog post will have very little to do with American Idiot and/or theater. But for a quick update on AI: we have done 2 shows in Dallas and the audiences have been polite. I anticipated a Wednesday night reception to be lackluster but still standing ovations nonetheless. I am very aware of the politically charged nature of our piece and making comparisons of their hometown boy to Hitler.... let's just say, I'm happy to not be followed home at night. Meanwhile, if you haven't read- I did have the pleasure to be interviewed by the Dallas Voice and you can view it here: He Wants To Be An American Idiot! - Dallas Voice I love how there is an ad for Idina's concert in Dallas on the same page. No, I don't feel that special! If you insist that I must have a theater tie-in as I transition this blog, here it is: I advise as a theater professional to "always have an opinion on everything". I am thankful to be part of the Broadway community that uses their collective voice to bring to my attention the first amendment to the North Carolina individual state constitution. No, it wasn't on CNN, MSNBC, or FOX News but twitter that I fount out; if that shows you what kind of political aficionado I am not. If you need to catch up on what is happening in our country, I don't blame you but read about our most recent shameful endeavor as a country here: Amendment One, North Carolina Gay Marriage Ban, Passes Vote (aka WTF, North Carolina?!?!) My blog has nearly reached over 10,000 views since it's inception. And even if it is just my mom hitting "refresh" every hour, I would like to share this letter that, if I could, I would send to every household in North Carolina. Dear Citizens of North Carolina Who Voted "Yes, on Amendment One", I expect that you have received many letters of hate from members of my community. I expect that you have prepared to stand even more firmly on the grounds of your faith and beliefs in marriage being between one man and one woman. I expect you have already learned to tolerate the jokes of being able to marry your own cousin but not if he/she is of the same sex. I expect that you think this letter will be more of the same. Know that this letter finds you with love. Because as a member of my community, I do not judge you for how you choose to conduct your lives. I do not propose to prevent you from worshipping to whomever and wherever you please. I do not wish you any harm and/or preventing you from living the great American dream. But I must inform you: Your passing of your state's Amendment One is truly the definition of Un-American. The standing First Amendment of OUR country states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Call me presumptive, but this most recent legislation is the product of religious influence however it may inform your political leanings. Notice I don't use the words "religious-hate-mongering-anything" because in order for me to continue to love the country, I must believe that you have enough love in your hearts to hear this message: Marriage Equality is not an issue of morality. It is not an issue of the definition of "marriage". It is not an issue of my God versus your God. But rather, it is an issue of Love. Love in the sense that if two people choose to care for one another, that they should be able to see it through in life and death, in sickness and health. Love in the idea that the government should provide for every couple as equals, as we are all financially responsible to our country as equal taxpayers. Love in the belief that we have the freedom to live our own lives as long as it does not infringe upon the same freedom for others. Our forefathers have asked up to separate our religious beliefs from our political beliefs since our country's birth. I don't know why for sure. Perhaps it is because most of earliest settlements were to escape religious persecution. Perhaps they knew that it would spawn battles like this over Marriage Equality and deter us from focusing on more important issues that plague our country: Education reform, Unemployment, why my father has to nag me about the $4 per gallon of gas I use in his car, etc. You may think our President is an asshole. But what is noble about President Obama is that his beliefs, in the past, weren't settled on same-sex marriage. His ideas about it were ever "evolving". His current support of Marriage Equality is an example of growth. This was not his best political move to finally support the initiative but what makes our President great here is that he spoke from his heart. And who is to say that as a Christian, President Obama actually believes homosexuality is right or wrong; but as a gatekeeper to policy, he fairly knows that his religious beliefs has no bearing on his actions in office. Because he too is a member of my community. My community encompasses the passionate Americans who believe that LOVE is what should guide our actions day to day. My community encompasses those who believe that if we encounter things we do not understand, if we approach them with LOVE and an open heart, that that is the greatest source of learning. My community encompasses me, the rest of the country, including those who would have voted "yes" on NC's Amendment One because as human beings, I insist, we all have the ability to LOVE one another as "thy neighbor." And if you scoff at my touting of the word "Love" from paragraph to paragraph- ask of yourself, "Why is love so offensive to you?" Before you think of me as another ineffective liberal cry baby who wishes to open the gates to murderers, rapist, molesters and the sort (look, I made the comparison here).... know this: I will stand at the front lines to join you in protest of those requesting consent of sex with a child, a dog, a cow, a hippo. But will you stand with me, just so I can stand with my dying lover when the time comes? Do the right thing. Examine in with your own hearts to ask: What do you stand to lose by allowing yourself and others to love freely? In truth, I don't believe in complete separation of church and state. The teachings of any good Christian home will demonstrate the power that Love can have on a growing family. Now imagine the power that Love can have on a growing nation. Sincerely, Kelvin Moon Loh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly42fox Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I loved Kelvin's letter to North Carolina... I was beautifully and heartfully stated. He's such a great guy, and I respect him greatly. In other news, I got front row tickets to Costa Mesa!!! WOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsflash777 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 GUYS GUYS GUYS I'M SEEING IT TONIGHT HOLY FUCK I'M SO EXCITED! Me and Markelle are seeing it tonight in Dallas. Holy shit :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly42fox Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 GUYS GUYS GUYS I'M SEEING IT TONIGHT HOLY FUCK I'M SO EXCITED! Me and Markelle are seeing it tonight in Dallas. Holy shit :wub: Make sure you scream your head off for them! They'll love it and give you a better show! They seem to have noted that the audiences have been really tame in Dallas. And have SO MUCH FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Armataged Chump Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Tour dates added http://broadwaytour.net/american-idiot-tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 IM SEEING IT IN ONLY 2 HOURS HOLY FUCK. Does the cast usually come out after the show? I have a poster that I'd like to have signed, and just wanted to know beforehand if I should bring it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziebix Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 IM SEEING IT IN ONLY 2 HOURS HOLY FUCK. Does the cast usually come out after the show? I have a poster that I'd like to have signed, and just wanted to know beforehand if I should bring it or not. They usually exited the stage door and sign and talk to people. I'd definitely give it a try! Have a blast. You're going to LOVE the show! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 They usually exited the stage door and sign and talk to people. I'd definitely give it a try! Have a blast. You're going to LOVE the show! Oh I will! Been waiting for this for about 2 1/2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaid ducky Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 This was on Tumblr and I thought that y'all would find it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly42fox Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 This was on Tumblr and I thought that y'all would find it interesting. Larkin Bogan! He's a sweetie and has a WONDERFUL voice (and he's pretty cute too ) He's played Johnny a couple times... Here's him singing When Its Time... It's lovely.... http://sendingaletterbombtoyou.tumblr.com/post/22928329893/when-its-time-february-5-2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaid ducky Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 I probably should have added more content to my post... Yes, it's Larkin. Many people have commented that he resembles Billie so I posted this photoset that I found on Tumblr to illustrate the fact. Indeed, he has gone on for Johnny several times since he is a Johnny understudy. I've seen him as Johnny in Raleigh. And yes, he's sweetie & has a nice voice. I've seen him on Broadway and on tour in "Hair." Unfortunately, never as Claude, but I've heard audio & seen video and he had a fantastic voice for the character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieJoeObsesser Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 This was on Tumblr and I thought that y'all would find it interesting. Larkin is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieJoeObsesser Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Matt is an Idiot (on tour)! #5 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejeezee Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 This was on Tumblr and I thought that y'all would find it interesting. Hey I made that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Okay, so I saw it last night. Been waiting 2 1/2 years to see it, and while it may not have been the original cast...HOLY FUCK IT WAS AMAZING. I loved every minute of it. I just...AHH. My favorite album of all time, coming to life in front of my eyes...it was just fantastic. To quote what I said to my friend Zoe on FB: "Any other musical that I have seen and will see in my lifetime pales in comparison to this beautiful act forged by the gods of awesomeness." Seriously. My mom was with me, and even though she didn't even understand it (not really surprised, she kept asking me if they would play "Time of Your Life" ), she said she was absolutely amazed at the energy in the show. My god. I want to see it again so badly, but it's not playing near me at the moment. The only thing that sucked was that the 30 minutes of waiting inside the theater for the show to start took longer than the show itself. Also...I FUCKING MET JOSH KOBAK. I GOT A PICTURE AND AUTOGRAPH. AKDSHKLDHGFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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